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Actor Casting Call for Psychological War Drama

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Job Description
A paid casting opportunity is available for an upcoming Australian psychological war drama currently in development. The project is seeking talented male actors capable of delivering emotionally intense performances, portraying fear, resilience, and physically demanding moments in a dramatic wartime setting.
The production will film in and around Sydney and is looking to connect with performers interested in being considered as the project moves into production.
Job Responsibilities
Portray characters in a psychological war drama feature project.
Deliver compelling dramatic performances with emotional depth and intensity.
Participate in physically demanding scenes as required by the role.
Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
Attend rehearsals, fittings, and production activities as scheduled.
Requirements
Male actors.
Ages 18–35.
Must be based in Sydney or able to work in Sydney, New South Wales.
Strong dramatic acting abilities.
Ability to portray fear, tension, and emotionally charged situations.
Military experience is welcomed but not required.
Headshot required.
Acting CV or resume required.
Showreel preferred but not mandatory.
Compensation Details
Paid acting roles.
Compensation details provided to selected candidates.

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Job Description

A television commercial is seeking experienced theatre, stage, and improv actors for a featured campaign. Casting directors are looking for talented performers with strong storytelling abilities, engaging personalities, and a passion for entertaining audiences. This opportunity is ideal for current or former freelance performers who thrive in front of the camera and bring authenticity, creativity, and charisma to their work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a professional television commercial campaign
  • Bring character-driven storytelling and performance skills to the production
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Participate in multiple filming dates as required
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members
  • Deliver authentic and engaging on-camera performances

Requirements

  • Ages 40–65
  • Current or former theatre, stage, or improv actor
  • Strong performance and storytelling abilities
  • Comfortable appearing on camera
  • Professional, reliable, and able to take direction
  • Unrepresented actors preferred, though represented talent may be considered through their agents
  • Available for multiple filming dates during the production schedule

Compensation

  • $10,000–$13,000 depending on level of feature
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  • Paid television commercial opportunity
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Gen-Z Best Friends for Commercial Campaign

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A commercial campaign is seeking Gen-Z best friends with genuine chemistry and vibrant personalities for a paid advertising project. Casting directors are looking for real-life friends who can bring authentic energy, fun interactions, and natural connections to the screen. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a professional commercial campaign designed to celebrate friendship and youth culture.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera with your best friend in commercial scenes
  • Showcase authentic friendship and natural interactions
  • Follow direction from the production team and creative staff
  • Participate in lifestyle and promotional content filming
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout production

Requirements

  • Gen-Z individuals applying with their best friend
  • Strong natural chemistry and comfortable on camera together
  • Outgoing, energetic, and engaging personalities
  • Able to take direction and collaborate with the production team
  • Must be based in or able to work as local hires in Sydney
  • Reliable and available for the production schedule

Compensation

  • Paid commercial campaign opportunity
  • Professional on-camera experience
  • Opportunity to appear in a major advertising campaign
  • Portfolio-building exposure

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Skills:
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Italian-Speaking Man for Travel Booking Commercial

Job Description

A major travel booking commercial is seeking an Italian-speaking man based in Sydney for a featured on-camera role. Casting directors are looking for authentic talent of Italian background who can confidently deliver dialogue in Italian. No acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for real people and first-time performers. The campaign aims to showcase genuine personalities and relatable travel experiences for a national advertising project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a commercial campaign for a travel booking platform
  • Deliver dialogue naturally and confidently in Italian
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams
  • Participate in a scheduled filming day in Sydney
  • Bring an authentic and engaging on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Male talent
  • Italian background
  • Ages 50–65
  • Must be based in Sydney, Australia
  • Fluent Italian speaker
  • Comfortable speaking on camera
  • No acting experience required, though on-camera confidence is a plus
  • Reliable and professional

Compensation

  • $9,000 AUD if selected
  • Superannuation provided if applicable
  • One-day commercial shoot
  • Featured role in a national advertising campaign
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Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a professional advertising campaign
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Represent authentic stories and experiences on camera
  • Attend scheduled filming dates and production activities
  • Maintain professionalism throughout the project

Requirements

  • First Nations talent
  • Open to applicants across Australia
  • All ages welcome
  • All genders and identities encouraged to apply
  • Comfortable participating in a professional production
  • Available for filming in Broome, Western Australia

Compensation

  • Paid campaign opportunity
  • Travel provided for selected interstate talent
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  • Professional production experience
  • Opportunity to be featured in a national campaign

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Sri Lankan Woman for TV Series

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character in a television series
  • Follow direction from the production and creative team
  • Participate in scheduled filming days
  • Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
  • Collaborate with cast and crew during production

Requirements

  • Sri Lankan woman
  • Ages 50–70
  • Must be based in Sydney, Australia
  • No acting experience required
  • Comfortable performing on camera
  • Available for filming as scheduled
  • Positive attitude and willingness to participate

Compensation

  • Paid television series role
  • Featured appearance in a professional TV production
  • Opportunity to gain on-set experience
  • Approximately 1–2 days of filming

Job Description

An independent non-union film titled Plastic Shine is seeking actors of Asian ethnicity for key supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of Sydney nightlife, the story follows a lonely teenager whose life is disrupted when his charismatic uncle suddenly reappears, leading him through a night of intoxication, temptation, and fleeting freedom.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a scripted character in an independent dramatic production.
  • Attend rehearsals, auditions, and filming sessions as required.
  • Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
  • Deliver authentic performances that support the film’s emotional narrative.
  • Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

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  • Side character role.
  • Protective, blunt, and rough around the edges.
  • Acts as an older-brother figure and assumes responsibility for others.

Michael Iroh’s Uncle

  • Asian ethnicity.
  • Male, ages 30–45.
  • Second lead role.
  • Extroverted and charismatic.
  • Able to charm people easily through personality and confidence.

Additional Requirements

  • Non-union performers.
  • Strong acting ability and reliability.
  • Comfortable working on an independent film production.
  • Must be available for auditions and filming schedules.

Compensation Details

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Job Description

A student proof-of-concept film titled Canary is seeking a female actor to portray the lead character, Phoenix. This female-led production tells the story of a teenage thief whose life spirals out of control after a crime is exposed on live television. The project offers an opportunity for emerging performers to gain on-screen experience, screen credit, and participation in an independent film production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character, Phoenix, throughout the production.
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Deliver an authentic performance that captures the character’s rebellious and impulsive nature.
  • Collaborate with the directors and production team to bring the story to life.
  • Be prepared to perform emotional and dramatic scenes.

Requirements

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  • Ages 18–22.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to portray a troublemaker/rebel personality.
  • Strong acting ability and comfort performing dramatic scenes.
  • Self-tape, résumé, or previous work samples preferred.
  • Prior experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid student production.
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A major international feature film is casting Indian and Pakistani boys for small supporting roles. Production is seeking young talent who play soccer and are excited to be part of a large-scale film project. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for young performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a supporting character in a feature film
  • Participate in scenes involving soccer-related activities
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  • Attend scheduled filming days as required

Requirements

  • Indian or Pakistani boys
  • Ages 9–11
  • Soccer skills or playing experience preferred
  • Based in Sydney or able to work in Sydney
  • Available for filming during the production period
  • No previous acting experience required

Compensation

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a supporting character in an automotive commercial campaign
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  • Follow direction from the director and production team
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Requirements

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Job Description

A major car brand is seeking a real family of four for an upcoming commercial campaign. This exciting opportunity is looking for authentic families with great chemistry who can naturally portray family moments on camera. Selected families will appear in a high-profile advertising campaign and work with a professional commercial production team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a real family in a commercial campaign
  • Participate in lifestyle and family-oriented scenes
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams
  • Engage naturally with family members on camera
  • Attend scheduled filming dates as required

Requirements

  • Must be a real family of four
  • Parents should be within the production’s target age range
  • Children should fit the project’s family dynamic
  • Comfortable appearing on camera together
  • Based in Sydney and available for filming
  • Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

Compensation

  • $7,000 per adult selected
  • $2,000 per child selected
  • Major commercial campaign opportunity
  • Professional production experience with a leading automotive brand
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Job Description
A paid casting opportunity is available for an upcoming Australian psychological war drama currently in development. The project is seeking talented male actors capable of delivering emotionally intense performances, portraying fear, resilience, and physically demanding moments in a dramatic wartime setting.
The production will film in and around Sydney and is looking to connect with performers interested in being considered as the project moves into production.
Job Responsibilities
Portray characters in a psychological war drama feature project.
Deliver compelling dramatic performances with emotional depth and intensity.
Participate in physically demanding scenes as required by the role.
Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
Attend rehearsals, fittings, and production activities as scheduled.
Requirements
Male actors.
Ages 18–35.
Must be based in Sydney or able to work in Sydney, New South Wales.
Strong dramatic acting abilities.
Ability to portray fear, tension, and emotionally charged situations.
Military experience is welcomed but not required.
Headshot required.
Acting CV or resume required.
Showreel preferred but not mandatory.
Compensation Details
Paid acting roles.
Compensation details provided to selected candidates.

Latino or Mediterranean Man for Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking a charismatic Latino or Mediterranean man for a featured on-camera role. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong presence, natural confidence, and the ability to deliver dialogue on camera. No professional acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for fresh faces looking to break into commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a commercial advertising campaign
  • Memorize and perform dialogue as directed
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Participate in filming and production activities as scheduled
  • Maintain a professional and confident on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Latino or Mediterranean background
  • Comfortable performing on camera
  • Able to memorize and deliver dialogue
  • Strong personality and natural confidence
  • Professional, reliable, and available for filming
  • Based in New South Wales or able to work in Sydney

Compensation

  • $8,000 compensation (less tax)
  • Additional superannuation if selected
  • Featured role in a commercial campaign

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